1/4 c Oil 3 lg Garlic coves, chopped 1-2 tb cayenne 1 ts Ground cumin seed 1/4 ts Powdered ginger 1/4 c Tomato paste, mixed -with 3 tbs water 1/4 ts Whole cardamom -seeds, de-podded 1 tb Lemon juice 1/4 ts Salt, or to taste 1 lg Onion, chopped finely 2 ts Garam masala 1 1/2 ts Ground coriander seed 1/2 ts Turmeric 1 lb Boneless lamb, -trimmed, cubed In a large, heavy skillet with a cover, heat the oil until it is fragrant. Add the onion and saute over high heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown a little, about 4 minutes. Lower the heat and continue cooking, stirring often, until the onion turns golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Add the garlic, garam masala and cayenne, lower the heat to medium-high, and saute for another 2 minutes. Stir in the ground spices and saute another 2 minutes, stirring. Add the meat, stir well, and brown it in the spices for about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste mixture and cardamom seeds and stir well. Lower heat, cover pan tightly, and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water by tsp if sauce starts to stick to the pan. Uncover the pan and stir in the lemon juice and salt. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until the meat is tender and the sauce is very thick. Makes 3-4 Servings. I. Chaudhary Queensland Australia ----- |
Karen Mintzias Intestines, heart, lungs, & liver of 1 lamb. 1 lamb's feet and tripe, opt 1 Lamb's head (optional) Salt 2 Lemons (juice only) 1 sm Bunch scallions; chopped 2/3 c Chopped fresh parsley 1/2 c Chopped fresh dill 1/4 c Chopped celery leaves 6 tb Raw long-grain white rice 1/2 ts Aniseed (optional) Freshly ground pepper 3 Whole eggs Note: If using the lamb's head, wash it, then soak it in cold water for 3 hours. Drain. Cut the head in half, using a sharp knife, and tie with a clean string. If using the lamb's feet and tripe, prepare as follows: If tripe is not parially cooked, cut open with a sharp knife and clean the inside thoroughly under running water. Put in a pan with cold salted water to cover and soak for 30 minutes, then drain and wash with cold water. Cut into small pieces and put in a large soup pot with the lamb's feet. cover with cold water, and simmer until tender, adding salt to taste during the last minutes of cooking. Cube the tripe, remove the meat of the feet from the bones, and add to the mageritsa at the same time as the cut-up intestines, adjusting the liquid by adding more water. Clean the intestines thoroughly by turning them inside out, using a long skewer or stick (this turning will be quicker if the intestines are first cut into 2-foot lengths), then wash under cold running water until clean. Rub the intestines with salt and the juice of 1/2 lemon, rinse again in cold water and drain. Braid the intestines or tie the ends together with clean string. Put in a large soup pot with the lamb's head, if using, and cove with cold water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, skim, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the intestines, drain them, and cut into 1/4 inch pieces with the scissors and set aside to add to the soup later. (Use the remaining portion of the head for another dish.) Bring the soup stock to a boil and add the scallions, parsley, dill, and celery leaves. Cut the heart, lungs, and liver into small bite-sized cubes, and add them to the soup, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the rice, cut-up intestines, aniseed, salt and pepper to taste and continue simmering until the rice is tender, approximately 15 minutes, adding more water as needed and the brains during the last few minutes of cooking. Half an hour before serving, bring the soup to a boil, then remove from the heat and prepare the avgolemono: Beat the eggs for 2 minutes. Continue to beat, gradually add the remaining lemon juice. Then 1 to 2 cups of the hot soup by droplets, beating steadily, until all has been added. Add the avgolemono to the soup. Stir over minimum heat until thickened. Serve warm but avoid boiling the soup after adding the avgolemono. A richer Mageritsa can be made by sauteing the scallions in 3 tablespoons butter or oil before adding to the soup. From: "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles. Avenel Books, New York. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias |
8 tb Vegetable oil 1/4 ts Black peppercorns 6 Whole cloves 2 Bay leaves 6 Cardamom pods 2 Medium onions finely chopped 6 Garlic cloves chopped 1 Inch cube of ginger chopped 2 lb Cubed lamb 2 ts Ground cumin seeds 1 ts Coriander seeds 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 2 ts Salt 5 tb Plain yogurt well beaten 2 lb Fresh spinach chopped 1/4 ts Garam masala Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium-high flame. When hot, put in the peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, and cardamom pods. Stir for a second. Now put in the onions, garlic and ginger. Stir and fry until the onions develop brown specks. Now add the meat, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and 1q/2 of the salt. Stir and fry for a minute. Add 1 tablespoon of the yogurt. Stir and fry for a minute. Keep doing this until all yogurt has been incorporated. The meat should also have a slightly browned look. Add the spinach and the remaining salt. Stir to mix. Keep stirring and cooking until the spinach wilts completely. Cover tightly and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour or until meat is tender. Remove the lid and add the garam masala. Turn the heat to medium. Stir and cook another 5 minutes until most of the water in the spinach disappears and you have a thick, green sauce. Remove the whole spices and serve. |
8 tb Vegetable oil 1/4 ts Black peppercorns 6 Whole cloves 2 Bay leaves 6 Cardamom pods 2 Medium onions finely chopped 6 Garlic cloves chopped 1 Inch cube of ginger chopped 2 lb Cubed lamb 2 ts Ground cumin seeds 1 ts Coriander seeds 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper 2 ts Salt 5 tb Plain yogurt well beaten 2 lb Fresh spinach chopped 1/4 ts Garam masala Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium-high flame. When hot, put in the peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, and cardamom pods. Stir for a second. Now put in the onions, garlic and ginger. Stir and fry until the onions develop brown specks. Now add the meat, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and 1q/2 of the salt. Stir and fry for a minute. Add 1 tablespoon of the yogurt. Stir and fry for a minute. Keep doing this until all yogurt has been incorporated. The meat should also have a slightly browned look. Add the spinach and the remaining salt. Stir to mix. Keep stirring and cooking until the spinach wilts completely. Cover tightly and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour or until meat is tender. Remove the lid and add the garam masala. Turn the heat to medium. Stir and cook another 5 minutes until most of the water in the spinach disappears and you have a thick, green sauce. Remove the whole spices and serve. |
1 ts Saffron Threads 2 c Unflavored Yogurt 2 ts Caraway Seeds 2 ts Salt 1/4 c Ghee (Or Melted Butter) 4 1" Sticks Of Cinnamon 1/2 ts Cardamom Seeds 6 Whole Cloves 2 c Chopped Onions 3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped 2 ts Chopped Fresh Ginger 1/2 ts Ground Red Chili Pepper 2 c Coconut Milk 3/4 c Boiling Water 1/2 c Cold Water 2 lb Cubed Lamb 1/2 c Unsalted Almonds Drop the saffron threads into a small bowl or cup, add 1/3 of the boiling water and soak for at least 10 minutes. Pour the saffron and its soaking liquid into a deep bowl and stir in the yoghurt, caraway seeds and salt. Add the lamb and turn it about with a spoon until all the pieces are evenly coated. Marinate the lamb at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the almonds and the rest of the boiling water in a bowl, and soak for 10 minutes. Pour the almonds and their soaking water into a blender and blend until you have a smooth paste. Set aside. In a heavy casserole, heat the puree over moderate heat until fairly hot. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves; stir for a minute or so, then add the onions, garlic and ginger. Lifting and turning them constantly, fry for 7 to 8 minutes until the onions are soft and golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove the lamb from the marinade, add the meat to the casserole, and stir over moderate heat until it browns evenly. Stir in the marinade and the cold water, then add the almond puree and red pepper and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a boil, and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes, or until the lamb is tender. To serve, discard the cinnamon and cloves, mound the lamb attractively on a deep heated platter, and pour the sauce over it. |
4 Lamb chops* 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 lb White cabbage -- cored, and Thinly sliced 2 tb Butter 1/2 c Hot water 3 tb Whole black peppercorns *Thin round-bone shoulder -lamb chops, trimmed but -with Some fat. Directions: Directions: Lightly salt the chops, preferably an hour before you plan to cook them. Oil a heavy casserole that can be placed on top of the stove and that is just wide enough to hold two chops. Put in two chops and sprinkle them with flour. Place a 1/2 to 1-inch layer of cabbage over them, sprinkle with salt and then flour, and dot with butter. Continue making layers, ending with cabbage and a little butter. Pour on the hot water. Tie the peppercorns securely in cheesecloth and lightly bruise them with a rolling pin, or bruise them with pestle and mortar and put them in a metal spice-holding ball. Bury the peppercorns in the casserole. Cover and bring to the boil. Immediately lower the heat and simmer very gently for about 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender and the cabbage almost melted. Remove the peppercorns. Serve with boiled potatoes. |
2 lg Onions, peeled & sliced 1 kg Lean lamb, leg or shoulder -cut into 4cm cubes. 4 Pears, peeled cored & cut -into 4cm chunks 1/2 c Sultanas 1/2 c Silvered almonds 1 tb Olive oil 1 t Cumin 1 t Ground coriander 1 t Ground ginger 1 t Cinnamon 1 t Black pepper Water, to cover the meat Salt, to tast Intro. Tagines are Moroccan slow-cooked meat, fruit & vegitable dishes which are almost invariablely made with mutton. Using lamb cuts down the cooking time, but if you can find good hogget (older than lamb, younger than mutton, commonly labelled "baking legs" and sold cheaply) that will do very well. 1.In a large saucepan gently fry the onion in the olive oil until soft, add the meat to the pan and cook until it changes color, then add the spices. Add water to just cover the meat and salt to taste. Cover and simmer gently until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. (Displace the lid a little after an hour if there appears to be too much liquid.) 2.Add the pears to the meat together with the sultanas & almonds. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the pears are soft. Serve with rice. |